FAQ 408 Will HHS make determinations as to whether a provision of state law is “more stringent” than or “contrary” to a provision of the HIPAA Privacy Rule?
This is guidance regarding determinations of whether a state law is more stringent or contrary to a provision of the HIPAA Privacy Rule.
Issued by: Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
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